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2018 Map of Cataract

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Cataract
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The settlement of Cataract serves as the focal point for this Monroe County landscape, situated at a junction where local roads like Co Hwy S and Co Hwy I meet. The area is defined by a series of distinct topographic depressions, including Daneville Valley, Welsh Valley, and Brackett Valley, which dictate the placement of rural homesteads and agricultural plots. Waterways such as Big Cr and Rathbone Cr carve through these lowlands, providing the drainage network for the surrounding hills.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established burial sites such as Oak Grove Cem and Carr Cem positioned near the western edge of the quadrangle. The map reveals a highly structured grid of modern county roads and avenues named for local landmarks or flora, such as Bedrock Ave and Acorn Ave. These roads navigate the complex terrain of Bowler Valley and Jenkins Valley, reflecting the persistent rural character of this Wisconsin interior.